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[burnseternal]

[Hello, imPorts! Today, when Saint Walker takes to the network, there is a certain solemnity to his perpetually cheerful features, though that in no way overrides the pleasantness in his voice. It is out of acknowledgment of their current predicament; nothing more.]

Good afternoon. To say that the past few months have been trying would, I think, be something of an understatement. I am unable to make any grandiose statements that alleviate this tension, nor am I able to offer any suggestions on what one may do on the macro scale. What I would like to offer, however, is my personal help to any of you who may be feeling the strain of these trying times.

Where I am from, I often guided those in need of assistance in sorting out complicated feelings, and guided others in the art of meditation. Whether one is facing great problems or small - and I assure you, I have provided my help to people who fit both of these categories - meditation can help with that, whether it is to assist in bringing about even temporary inner peace and calm, or bringing clarity to matters that need addressing.

If you require another to speak to, or wish to learn more of meditation, please contact me - privately or otherwise.

[He inclines his head towards the camera.]

Thank you for your time, and may you all find your own sense of peace.

[OOC: An open log for meditation sessions has gone up HERE!]

nine wild roars ✪ video; after news of the debrecen bombing breaks

[earnedmystripes]

[Eyyyy, network. How're you all feeling today? Disgusted? Pissed off? Frustrated? Yeah, Kotetsu too. Hence--yep, that sure is a whole bunch of cases of beer in Kotetsu's living room.]

Sssssoooo. If anyone wants to be less than sober for dealing with this latest bullshit, come by my place, Heropa 14. You can bring your own alcohol if you don't like beer, and there's gonna be pizza and ice cream too, if you're a minor. Or if you just don't drink, I guess.

[The grumpiest, unhappiest sigh]

God bless the USA, am I right?

[ooc: Open log to follow soon!]

Video

[bindsthedead]

I'm sure you've all heard the news about Debrecen. What the government did was unnecessary and disproportionate- killing thousands of civilians is something I'd expect from the Russians, rather than our hosts. And the fear resulting from that invasion is causing those in power to make choices that are- ill advised.

[For all her outward calm, there's tension in Sabriel's voice as she speaks. She might not make her anger and outrage evident, but it's there, simmering below the surface.]

Did you know, the people of this world have a saying- those who don't remember history are condemned to repeat it? There's so much paranoia right now- so much fear. But I think we can do something about it.

I know some of us saw that vision of the past- the fear, the paranoia, the brainwashing. That was what things were like before the previous group of imPorts arrived- and when they changed things, they did so by using both public goodwill and allies within the military and government. And the people in charge back then were far worse than those currently in power. The current government isn't brainwashing their own citizens, at least. And people are eager to listen to us- if we speak up, especially in a way that appeals to them, our words will have an effect.

And we need to do some investigation of our own- we need to find out if things are really as they seem on the surface, or if there's something more going on.

video;

[fuckinstoplights]

[Kagerou rarely uses his video feed if he can help it. But now... he's too angry to bother with altering the automatic setting. So the network is treated to a view of the tall, lanky robot standing on top of some building in Maurtia Falls, wings twitching in agitation.]

[... He probably also needs to rest and refuel but that's not important right now.]

You. All of you human beings -- how can you live with yourselves!

[Oh, well. Someone saw the news, apparently.]

Disgusting. All of you! Why would anyone want to decide to help you? To be a hero for you? If all you do is murder each other...

I want no part of this. No part of any of you.

You can't have built cities in every inch of this world -- I'll find somewhere you aren't.